Peter David Field, age 45, son of Barbara U. Payson of Falmouth Foreside, Maine, and
Martin Field of Bangkok, Thailand, died at his residence in Barnesville, Ga., on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012.
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Homecoming week will be Oct. 1-5 as the schools get fired up for the Trojans to take on the Northeast Macon Raiders on Friday, Oct. 5. The theme for this year’s homecoming is Heroes vs. Villains.[Full Story »]

The words “Never Forget” have been used because of many hateful events, the Holocaust and the 9/11 attack being among the most notable. I have my own dark day that will not be forgotten; though the day was too horrible to contemplate, its tragedy brought a certain enduring light into my life.

That day was Sept. 15, 1963. Next year it will be 50 years since the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., when four young girls were killed and many injured during the Sunday school hour. Three of the girls – Addie Mae Collins, Carole Robertson and Cynthia Wesley – were 14 years old. Denise McNair was 11.
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Louise Lovejoy Jackson’s family has been joined by another group of people who love her -- the staff at Heritage Inn of Barnesville.

“It’s an honor to be able to work with the oldest person here,” says Jana Whatley, an LPN who is with Mrs. Jackson almost daily

A resident for about a year, Mrs. Jackson is described by several other staff members as sweet, patient and fond of the facility’s two pets, Molly the dog and Gracie the cat. Whatley said, “she really livens up” when she sees the puppy and kitten.
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With an off night Friday night, Lamar County used the open week to heal injuries, work on fundamentals and correct mistakes. This week the Trojans are preparing to open defense of their Region 4-AA title when they travel to Butler to take on Taylor County.
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